Kerry Mum On VP Choice

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PERRY, Ohio, June 25, 2004

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But right now, Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt and North Carolina Sen. John Edwards have emerged as the frontrunners, with Florida Sen. Bob Graham and Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack also in the mix. It's unscientific, but at a gym full of Kerry supporters in northeastern Ohio, there's a clear favorite.

"John Edwards," says one woman. "No question."

"I like John Edwards," says another gym patron.

"Edwards!" adds a third and a fourth.

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But it's unclear how much Kerry cares about what voters think. The only criteria he talks about for choosing a running mate is the ability to succeed him. When Kerry came to Ohio asking for votes, he vowed, "I'll be back, and whomever I choose to run for VP with me will be back with me, too."

"Edwards is the man," someone shouted.

The advice came unsolicited.

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Chuck Todd reported on Hardball that Kerry is feeling pressured by so many people coming out in support of Edwards. Interesting.